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Patent CA-2356295-C (CA)
Inventor: FUJIEDA MASANAO
IPC: A61B3/107
Filed: 2000-08-03
Granted: 2009-01-06
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif pour déterminer la quantité de cornée à enlever destiné à calculer la quantité de cornée à enlever afin d'effectuer une opération chirurgicale orthokératologique en fonction de la forme de la cornée et de la puissance réfractive de l'oeil. Le dispositif comprend un premier système d'entrée (53) destiné à entrer les données relatives à la forme de la cornée avant d'effectuer une opération sur le patient, un deuxième système d'entrée (52, 53, 54) destiné à entrer les données relatives à la forme de la cornée du patient après l'opération (objet de correction), un système de calcul des données relatives à la quantité de cornée à enlever (54) destiné à calculer la quantité de cornée à enlever (qui se divisent en données relatives à la quantité du composant symétrique à enlever et celles relatives à la quantité du composant asymétrique à enlever, basées sur les données introduites au moyen des premier et deuxième systèmes d'entrée de données) et un système de sortie (56, 59a, 59b) destiné à sortir les résultats du calcul au moyen du système de calcul de la quantité de cornée à enlever. L'invention concerne aussi un dispositif de chirurgie cornéenne destiné à mener une opération chirurgicale efficace en fonction de la quantité de cornée à enlever qui a été calculée.
Patent CA-2356859-C (CA)
Inventor: WHITWORTH ANDREW JOHN
IPC: B29D23/00
Filed: 1999-12-24
Granted: 2006-01-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tube, and more particularly to a PTFE tube for a flexible hose. In particular the invention relates to a PTFE tube having a smooth bore for use in the production of a lined hose assembly further comprising hose braids, external hose protection and end fittings. The PTFE tube comprises external roots and peaks, which tube is obtainable from a non-convoluted tube having an original wall thickness W0 and an internal diameter ID by a process in which a region of the tube is thinned to provide external convolutions with a root wall thickness W1 characterised in that the convoluted PFTE tube has an improved resistance, of greater than 7.6 %, to permeation by comparison with the non-convoluted tube, the comparison being made between tubes of (i) equal nominal bore ID; and (ii) equal weight of PTFE per unit length.
Patent CA-2358694-C (CA)
Inventor: COOKE DEBORAH JANE
IPC: C11D3/37
Filed: 1999-12-06
Granted: 2009-03-24
Abstract: An unmodified polysaccharide having .beta.1-4 linkages or a modified naturally occurring polysaccharide gum having .beta.1-4 linkages, the modified polysaccharide having a weight average molecular weight of 250,000 or less, preferably 100,000 or less, more preferably 75,000 or less, are useful for conferring one or more benefits during the laundering of textile fabrics.
Patent CA-2359054-C (CA)
Inventor: KUCERA HELMUT W
IPC: C09D5/08
Filed: 2000-01-20
Granted: 2011-07-05
Abstract: Procédé servant à coller deux substrats et consistant à appliquer un adhésif à dépôt automatique sur un des substrats, puis à les faire adhérer l'un à l'autre. Ce procédé est particulièrement utile pour coller des élastomères à des métaux. Dans un premier mode de réalisation, cet adhésif est un adhésif à une couche possédant un pH bas (approximativement 1-3) et comprenant (A) un agent assouplissant ou un agent de formation de pellicule, (B) éventuellement, une dispersion aqueuse d'une résine phénolique contenant de l'eau et un produit réactionnel d'un précurseur de résine phénolique, un agent modifiant et, éventuellement, un composé phénolique multi-hydroxy, l'agent modifiant contenant au moins une fraction fonctionnelle permettant à cet agent modifiant de réagir avec le précurseur de résine phénolique et au moins une fraction ionique et (C) un acide. Dans un deuxième mode de réalisation, cet adhésif consiste en un adhésif de revêtement de couverture comprenant un agent assouplissant ou agent de formation de pellicule qui est un latex coagulant quand on l'expose à des ions métalliques générés depuis le substrat métallique sur lequel la couche de couverture est appliquée. Cet agent de couverture comporte également, de préférence, un agent de réticulation décrit ci-dessus en relation avec le mode de réalisation à une couche.
Patent CA-2362723-C (CA)
Inventor: BUTWELL KENNETH F
IPC: B01J20/18
Filed: 2000-03-08
Granted: 2009-10-13
Abstract: Cette invention a trait à un processus d'adsorption modulée en pression permettant l'extraction d'azote d'un mélange constitué par cet azote et par du méthane. Ce processus fait intervenir deux phases distinctes d'adsorption modulée en pression, l'une contenant de la zéolithe cristalline sélective de l'azote et la seconde un adsorbant sélectif du méthane.
Patent CA-2367140-C (CA)
Title: High-speed rotary atomizer with directing air ring
Inventor: BORNER GUNTER
IPC: B05B5/04
Filed: 1999-03-16
Granted: 2007-06-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary atomizer with a charging possibility from outside. Said rotary atomizer is used to apply conductive varnishes, especially water lacquer, onto a surface of a body to be coated. The rotary atomizer has an air guide ring (13) that is connected to a high voltage potential, and a grounded spray bell (6). The aim of the inventive atomizer is to reduce the risk of discharges. To this end, the ring (13) is connected to the ground potential via a high ohmic resistor (17) so that the ring (13) ha s a potential that lies between the high voltage potential of electrodes (19) for the charge from outside and the ground potential of the bell (6).</SDOAB >
Patent CA-2368145-C (CA)
Inventor: SALEMME JAMES L
IPC: B43K23/12
Filed: 2000-05-05
Granted: 2008-09-23
Abstract: Caps (20) are provided for covering the writing end of a writing instrument (10) containing a non-solid writing material. The caps include a cap body (21) having an open end (23) for receiving the writing end and a closed end (24) for covering the writing end and having a long axis extending from the open end to the closed end, and a sealing member (26) disposed within the cap body, a portion of which is fixed axially relative to the long axis of the cap body. In some caps, the cap body defines an air flow passage extending from the open end to the closed end.
Patent CA-2374755-C (CA)
Title: Mono- and disubstituted 3-propyl gamma-aminobutyric acids
Inventor: BELLIOTTI THOMAS RICHARD
IPC: C07C229/30
Filed: 2000-05-31
Granted: 2010-03-30
Abstract: The instant invention is a series of novel mono- and disubstituted 3-propyl gamma aminobutyric acids of Formula (I). The compounds are useful as therapeutic agents in the treatment of epilepsy, faintness attacks, hypokinesia, cranial disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, depression, anxiety, panic, pain, neuropathological disorders, arthritis, sleep disorders, IBS, and gastric damage. Methods of preparing the compounds and useful intermediates are also part of the invention.
Patent CA-2375913-C (CA)
Title: Use of surface-active agents in the impurity removal process from solutions containing acetic derivatives using nano-filtration with membranes, in a process to obtain cellulose acetate
Inventor: IACOVONE AIRES
IPC: B01D61/16
Filed: 2000-04-18
Granted: 2010-01-05
Abstract: This invention refers to the use of surface-active agents as a treatment of effluents containing acetic derivatives by tangential filtration characterized from aqueous solutions containing between 20 and 35 % in weight of acetic derivatives having been optionally decanted and filtered in a conventional manner in order to remove suspended impurities, which undergo the addition of one or more surface-active agents, while submitted to the tangential filtration process via polymer membranes, the cutting range of which may vary between 0.001 and 0.005 microns and feed pressure which may vary between approximately 1 and 50 barg, being that at least one of the surface-active agents present a component chosen from the lignosulfonates containing a monomeric unit indicated by formula (I).
Patent CA-2379112-C (CA)
Title: A method of stain removal from garments worn on the body
Inventor: HELLINGS KATRIEN
IPC: C11D11/00
Filed: 2000-02-07
Granted: 2005-11-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a methods for fabric treatment. More specifically the invention relates to a convenient to carry fabric treatment applicator comprising a heat activatable compound such as a peroxide bleach, which can be advantageously used on clothes while they are worn. Claimed and described is a method for the application of a fabric treatment composition comprising a heat activatable compound such as a peroxide bleach onto a fabr ic whereby the temperature of the composition is raised with regard to the storage temperature. Further claimed is a fabric treatment applicator comprising a heat activatable compound and a flow interruption means, preferably a valve, to interrupt or allow the flow of the fabric treatment composition.
Patent CA-2387776-C (CA)
Inventor: GROSS RICHARD A
IPC: B65D25/40
Filed: 2000-09-18
Granted: 2006-11-28
Abstract: A dispensing structure is provided for discharging the contents from the interior of a container (22). The structure includes a body (40) for extending from the container (22). The body (40) defines a dispensing opening (56) and a sealing surface (58) around the dispensing opening (56). A lid (30) is provided for movement between open and closed positions. The lid (30) has a frame defining a lid dispensing passage (72) through the lid (30). The lid (30) has a mounting flange (76) extending inwardly adjacent the dispensing passage (72), and the lid (30) has a valve (80) mounted to the lid flange (76) across the dispensing passage (72). The flexible valve (80) has self-sealing slits (84) which open to permit flow therethrough in response to increased pressure on the side of the valve (80) facing the container (22) when the lid (30) is closed. The valve (80) has a lower flange (108) which is below the lid flange (76) and which sealingly engages the body sealing surface (58) when the lid (30) is in the closed position.
Patent CA-2390715-C (CA)
Title: Methode de transmission d'information videocodee en couches
Inventor: CASH GLENN L
IPC: H04N21/647
Filed: 2002-06-14
Granted: 2007-11-06
Abstract: L'information vidéocodée est transmise sur un réseau selon un niveau de priorité qui est déterminé en fonction d'une rétroaction provenant du réseau. Dans une réalisation, la rétroaction comprend une réponse à une demande d'information sur la capacité actuelle du réseau à transmettre un trafic supplémentaire à priorité élevée. Dans une réalisation, une trame de couche de base candidate est transmise sur le réseau comme trame de couche de base si la permission d'envoyer des données à priorité élevée est accordée et est transmise sur le réseau comme trame de couche d'amélioration si la permission d'envoyer des données à priorité élevée est refusée. Dans une réalisation supplémentaire, la trame de base candidate est supprimée si la permission d'envoyer les données à priorité élevée est refusée.
Patent CA-2397244-C (CA)
Inventor: PRESSLER MILTON LETHAN
IPC: A61P9/04
Filed: 2000-11-30
Granted: 2009-11-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne des combinaisons d'inhibiteurs d'ACE et d'antagonistes de vasopressine qui sont utiles pour ralentir et inverser le processus de dilatation ventriculaire et de l'insuffisance cardiaque chronique (ICC) chez les mammifères.
Patent CA-2399285-C (CA)
Inventor: MEIJER SIEGER T
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 2001-01-24
Granted: 2007-10-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to an intraocular correction lens for implantation in the posterior chamber of the eye between the iris and the intact natural lens. The lens has a concave posterior surface which is part of a non-spherical surface that is rotation symmetric around the optical axis of said optical part, wherein the intersection between said non-spherical surface and any plane containing the optical axis of the lens represents a flawless curve free from discontinuities and points of inflection. The invention also relates to methods of selecting correction lenses based on estimations of the individual eye in need of vision correction and thereby arriving with a correction lens with a high safety for wearer with respect to surrounding eye tissues.
Patent CA-2399992-C (CA)
Inventor: GUERARD STEEVE
IPC: B62D13/00
Filed: 2002-08-27
Granted: 2008-01-08
Abstract: A trailer equipped with a chassis capable of being connected to a tractor. The trailer is supported by a number of directional axles. Each directional axle comprises: a central shaft mounted to the chassis of the trailer and having two opposite ends to each other, two joints pivotally mounted to a respective end of the central shaft, the joints pivot around a pivot pin, two lateral shafts, each extending outside of a respective articulation which can receive a wheel at an outer end; a steering rod operatively connected to the two joints; an actuator of the steering rack having one end connected to the steering rack and driving the lateral movement of the steering rack and the simultaneous pivoting joints relatively to the pivot axes when activated, and a mechanical lock preventing lateral movement of the steering rack when activated.
Patent CA-2403518-C (CA)
Inventor: FERRARI LUCIANO
IPC: A47L23/02
Filed: 2001-03-29
Granted: 2009-03-17
Abstract: This invention relates to an automatic machine for cleaning and brushing sho es and, in particular, ski boots, after ski boots, boots, etc., which specifically cleans the soles of the shoes too, removing any snow, mud, dirt, sand and the like with specific means, such as brushes (9, 17) and jets of (warm or cold) air and jets of a disinfectant liquid, the dirt, etc. being collected inside a specific container (19), and which machine may also sanitize the shoes and, in particular, the soles of the shoes.
Patent CA-2405510-C (CA)
Title: Self-sealing filter connection and gas mask and filter assembly incorporating the same
Inventor: PIKE DAVID W
IPC: A62B18/02
Filed: 2001-04-17
Granted: 2008-10-07
Abstract: A gas mask having a filter canister mount including an inhalation valve and a self-sealing mechanism that prevents air inflow when a filter canister is removed from the canister mount. In one embodiment, the self-sealing valve includes an elastomeric diaphragm mounted in the inlet port and includes a hinge and a skirt, the skirt having a sealing surface that is biased into contact with a valve seat. The filter canister includes a projection adapted to act on the hinge to pivot the skirt away from the sealing surface as the canister is fitted to the canister mount.  In one embodiment, the canister comprises a stacked-radial-flow arrangement of particulate and carbon filtration media. In one embodiment, the gas mask includes a visor having a pair of spaced optical panels with a hinge mounted therebetween for relative rotational movement.
Patent CA-2423602-C (CA)
Inventor: MALFLIET GUY
IPC: B29C45/37
Filed: 2001-09-25
Granted: 2009-08-11
Abstract: Pour fabriquer un article moulé comprenant au moins une peau en polyuréthanne élastomère (9) et éventuellement une couche dorsale structurelle (10) et une couche en mousse intermédiaire (12), on utilise un moule comprenant au moins une première partie (1) constituée par au moins deux sections (2-4) mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre. La peau (9) est moulée avec sa face frontale placée contre une surface (7) de la première partie (1) du moule, par application d'au moins un mélange de polyuréthanne réactif sur cette surface du moule. Pour empêcher la jointure entre les sections mobiles (2-4) de la première partie du moule de laisser des traces sur la face frontale de la peau moulée (9), la première partie (1) du moule comprend en outre un revêtement intérieur souple amovible (6) qui est placé sur lesdites sections du moule, de façon à recouvrir au moins partiellement la jointure entre elles. Dès lors que la première partie (1) du moule comprend les sections (2-4) qui sont mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre, la liberté de conception du moule est accrue et il n'est pas nécessaire de transférer la peau vers un autre moule, pour obtenir des couches dorsales relativement rigides sur la face dorsale de ladite peau.
Patent CA-2424479-C (CA)
Title: Coffee brewing apparatus
Inventor: WANG DONGLEI
IPC: A47J31/36
Filed: 2003-04-04
Granted: 2010-10-26
Abstract: A coffee brewing apparatus comprising an upper cover and a lower cover a transmission unit, a rotation unit, wherein a brewing chamber is provided on said rotation unit, and said rotation unit is driven by said transmission unit so as to rotate as well as move upward and downward inside the housing enclosed by the upper cover and the lower cover.
Patent CA-2425364-C (CA)
Title: Acoustically resistive multi-component layer for a sound attenuation panel and panel so obtained
Inventor: ANDRE ROBERT
IPC: G10K11/172
Filed: 2003-04-15
Granted: 2011-04-05
Abstract: The invention concerns a multi-component acoustically resistive layer for acoustical attenuating panels having a cellular core (1) flanked on the sound wave arrival side by an acoustical damping layer (2) and, on the opposite side, by a rear reflector (3), characterized in that it comprises a first structural component (4) in contact with the aerodynamic flow and formed by at least one layer of fibres bound by a suitable resin and oriented in the direction of aerodynamic flow, the said component (4) comprising a suitable quantity of open surface; a dissipating component (6) disposed against the surface of the first component (4) opposite the flow, formed by a metallic cloth; and a second structural component (7) formed by at least one layer of fibres bound by a suitable resin, oriented orthogonally to the direction of aerodynamic flow, the said second structural component (7) being bound to the cellular core (1) and comprising a suitable open surface quantity.
Patent CA-2431976-C (CA)
Title: Lithium complexes of n-(1-hydroxymethyl-2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-1,4,7-triscarboxymethyl-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane, their production and use
Inventor: PLATZEK JOHANNES
IPC: A61K49/00
Filed: 2001-12-05
Granted: 2010-04-13
Abstract: The invention relates to crystalline lithium complexes of N-(1-hydroxymethyl-2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-1,4,7-triscarboxymethyl-1,4,7,10 tetraazacyclododecane, their production and the recovery of the salt-free gadolinium complex of N-(1-hydroxymethyl-2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-1,4,7-triscarboxymethyl-1,4,7,10 tetraazacyclododecane from the latter without the use of ion exchangers.
Patent CA-2432250-C (CA)
Title: Novel packaging design incorporating gasket clamping assemblies and installation instructions
Inventor: MIRALES JAMES
IPC: F16L5/10
Filed: 2003-06-12
Granted: 2009-10-06
Abstract: A package comprising gasket mounting clamps and instructions for mounting same. The mounting clamps seclude an expansion clamp and a takedown clamp. The expansion clamp engages an interior of a gasket inserted. The takedown clamp is looped in the gasket. The takedown clamp is urged against surface of either the expansion clamp or the gasket. A flexible fastener loops through the expansion clamp and around the takedown clamp passing through an opening in an instruction card retaining the card and takedown clamp within the gasket. The expansion clamp enables installation of gasket and expansion of the clamp without removing the fastener and without interference of the takedown clamp, fastener and card and permits observation of the card. The fastener loops through the expansion clamp and does not interfere with the expansion operation. The fastener remains intact until mounting a pipe to the gasket, assuring retention of the takedown clamp and instructions. The fastener retains either the card or the takedown clamp.
Patent CA-2439806-C (CA)
Title: Coating composition having low volatile organic content
Inventor: MENOVCIK GREGORY
IPC: C08G18/62
Filed: 2002-02-19
Granted: 2007-05-08
Abstract: The coating composition of the invention includes a polymer, especially an acrylic polymer, having hydroxyl and/or primary carbamate functionality; water-miscible organic solvent; low hydrogen bonding oxygenated solvent; and water that is emulsified in the organic phase. The coating composition of the invention may be a clearcoat coating composition, preferably an automotive clearcoat coating composition. The invention further provides an article, such as an automotive vehicle, having a surface coated with a coating derived from the coating composition of the invention, particularly a composite coating having a basecoat layer and clearcoat layer, and a method of producing such coating on a substrate, particularly as a basecoat/clearcoat composite coating, with the coating composition of the invention preferably being at least the clearcoat of the composite coating. The coating composition of the invention provides especially low volatile organic content, with significant reductions of 25 % or more from comparable previous coating compositions.
Patent CA-2445412-C (CA)
Title: High performance jack for telecommunication applications
Inventor: ABUGHAZALEH SHADI A
IPC: H01R12/58
Filed: 2003-10-17
Granted: 2009-12-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical connector for telecommunications applications, including a circuit board and first and second electrical contacts, extending from the circuit board along first and second paths, respectively, the second path crossing the first path. A third electrical contact extends from the circuit board along a third path, and a fourth electrical contact extends from the circuit board along a fourth path, the fourth path crossing the third path. At least four electrical terminals extend from the circuit board and at least four electrically conductive traces on the circuit board electrically couple each of the first, second, third and fourth electrical contacts to a respective electrical terminal.
Patent CA-2445654-C (CA)
Title: Anastomosis devices and methods for treating anastomotic sites
Inventor: WEADOCK KEVIN
IPC: A61P37/06
Filed: 2003-10-20
Granted: 2012-04-17
Abstract: Medical devices, and in particular implantable medical devices, may be coated to minimize or substantially eliminate a biological organism's reaction to the introduction of the medical device to the organism. The medical devices may be coated with any number of biocompatible materials. Therapeutic drugs, agents or compounds may be mixed with the biocompatible materials and affixed to at least a portion of the medical device. These therapeutic drugs, agents or compounds may also further reduce a biological organism's reaction to the introduction of the medical device to the organism. Various materials and coating methodologies may be utilized to maintain the drugs, agents or compounds on the medical device until delivered and positioned.
Patent CA-2446464-C (CA)
Inventor: IZUME MASAYUKI
IPC: B41F31/06
Filed: 1994-07-19
Granted: 2007-12-18
Abstract: An inking arrangement for printing presses comprises an ink fountain member having at least one fountain-forming face for forming an ink fountain, an ink fountain roller defining an ink channel together with the fountain member and having an outer peripheral surface to be inked through the channel, a plurality of rollers for supplying the ink applied to the peripheral surface of the fountain roller to a printing portion, and a cleaning tank disposed below the fountain member. The cleaning tank is provided with a cleaning blade at least alternatively shiftable to a cleaning position in which the blade is pressed against the peripheral surface of the fountain roller, or to a stand-by position in which the blade is away from the fountain roller. The ink applied to the peripheral surface of the fountain roller through the channel is scraped off by the blade in the cleaning position and collected in the tank.